What “Parks And Recreation” Can Learn From These Other TV Time Jumps

Even though Parks and Recreation had already been renewed for next season, the overt resolutions unfolding at the very tail end of April 24’s sixth season finale were starting to make the episode feel like a series finale.
Leslie was leaving Pawnee’s Parks Department (but not the town itself) for the job of her dreams, Ben’s board game was a cult hit, Ron chose pleasure (Diane) over pain (Tammy Two), Tom’s restaurant was a massive success, Andy and April were so in love they’re getting a divorce so they can get married again, and Donna… well, Donna’s always money.